Main Entry: tempt
Pronunciation: tem(p)t
Function: verb1: to persuade or try to persuade to do wrong by promise of pleasure or gain2: to risk the dangers of <tempt fate>3 a: to get to do something <tempted her to taste the cake> b: to cause to have a certain feeling <was tempted to quit> - tempt·able /tem(p)-t-bl/ adjective- tempt·ernoun